Survey finds 1 in 6 Simcoe Muskoka households are experiencing some level of food insecurity
A new survey from the health unit is showing how the rising cost of living is causing more people in the Simcoe Muskoka area to have to pinch pennies when it comes to healthy food.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s 2022 Nutritious Food Basket survey shows that more residents are finding it difficult or nearly impossible to put basic healthy food on the table. The annual survey measures how much it costs residents throughout the region to purchase a basic healthy diet. “The struggle to put food on the table is real for many of our residents – one in six households are experiencing some level of food insecurity,” said Vanessa Hurley, public health nutritionist and registered dietitian.
“Without access to nutritious foods, people may begin to experience negative health outcomes that can last a long time and even a lifetime.”The 2022 survey showed that it costs $1,159.92 for a family of four and $419.00 for a single-person household to buy basic groceries for the month.
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